+A **Dastgah** is a melodic modal system in [Persian Music](/wiki/persian_music), acting as a framework for composition and improvisation. It defines a specific scale, a collection of characteristic melodies, and an emotional ethos, guiding the development of [Modal Music](/wiki/modal_music) within its structure.
+## See also
+- [Radif](/wiki/radif)
+- [Improvisation](/wiki/improvisation)
+- [Traditional Music](/wiki/traditional_music)